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Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Cogwheel

by Christine Van Zandt

How cogs shaped technology

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How cogs shaped technology

From mapping stars to machinery used in the Tour de France, this illustrated nonfiction title traces ten moments in the history of the cog. Its examples connect a familiar toothed wheel with a range of inventions, including a telescope in space. A build-it-yourself pendulum clock model gives the book a practical dimension: readers can assemble a working example and observe how a cog functions. The historical survey and hands-on activity bring together technological change and basic mechanical principles.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in how machines and tools work
  • Young readers who enjoy nonfiction about inventions and technology
  • Families or educators looking for a hands-on STEM activity

Themes

Cogs and mechanical systemsHistory of technologyInvention and engineering

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Book overview

Discover the importance of the cog and its crucial role in history from ancient civilizations to the modern day; perfect for fans of The Highlights Book of How and The New Way Things Work by David Macaulay.

Think a cog is just a circle with spikes? Think again! Cogs have been used to map the stars, travel along the Great Wall, and even race in the Tour de France. 

This Mighty Models title highlights ten important key moments in which the cog leveled up in history--from being a wheel to a telescope in space. Readers can build their own working pendulum clock, using the build-it-yourself model included in the book, to see the power of the cog in action!

Christine Van Zandt's nonfiction STEM series for readers 4 to 8 and up perfectly captures the marvels of early machinery and how it plays into today's technology.

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